Poll: American Voters Not Happy with Congress

Architect of the Capitol(NEW YORK) — While many Americans disapprove of the work being done — or not being done — by Congress, much of the blame for ongoing gridlock seems to be pointed at Republicans, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.

The latest polling data shows 73 percent of American voters disapprove of the job Republicans in Congress are doing, higher than the 63 percent who feel the same way about Democrats in Congress.

Just 36 percent of Americans have a positive opinion of the Republican Party, lower than the Democratic Party’s 41 percent.

The poll finds 46 percent of American voters want Republicans to win control of the Senate, while 44 percent hope the Democrats maintain control. The same small margin applies to control of the House of Representatives as well.

Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll, says, “Americans are split on whether they want Republican or Democratic wins in the midterms, but on one thing they are in complete agreement — Congress as a whole is doing a lousy job.”

The same Quinnipiac University poll finds Hillary Clinton as the top presidential candidate for 2016, with an edge of seven to nine percentage points over a number of Republican contenders, including Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

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